These days, more celebrities are stepping onto the red carpet wearing glamorous ensembles and complementing them with little makeup. While you might not be able to envision yourself leaving the house without at least a little lip gloss, some actresses are taking the dive and showing off their natural beauty.
One woman who knows how to turn heads is actress Jennifer Lawrence, and she always works up a frenzy when she’s on the red carpet. Recently, Lawrence attended the premiere of “The Great Gatsby” wearing almost no makeup on her beautiful face, according to The Huffington Post. Aside from a little neutral lipstick on her pout, Lawrence bravely made an appearance without cosmetics. To the surprise of many, everyone loved her choice to go bare.
If you can’t imagine leaving your makeup behind, there are a few ways you can achieve a similar look without completely ditching your eyeliner, lipstick and eyeshadow. Real Simple magazine recommends evening out your skin tone with a tinted moisturizer, then only using concealer where you need it. Choose neutral colors for your lips and cheeks, and you’re ready to go!
One woman who knows a thing or two about looking fabulous in front of the camera is Carmen Electra. The celebrity, who’s renowned for everything from her acting skills to her beautiful body, recently celebrated her 41st birthday in style. To top it all off, Electra wore dramatic eye makeup to complement her chic ensemble.
The celebrity chose to celebrate her birthday in Las Vegas with her close friends, and she wore a body-hugging black dress to commemorate the event. It had long sleeves and cascaded down to her thighs, where it stopped short to showcase Electra’s stunning legs.
On her eyes, she wore dramatic black eyeliner to make her peepers seem wider and more intriguing. Electra opted for a glossy neutral lipstick on her pout and allowed her eyes to do all of the talking. To finish off her appearance, she wore dark mascara that gave her lashes length and volume.
If you want to achieve a similar look with your eyeliner, Redbook magazine recommends keeping your head tilted upward as you apply it. This can help you see the entire rims of your eyes as you use the pencil.
One trend that appears to be coming into style is makeup for men – yes, guys care about how they look, too! However, it isn’t a style that’s becoming progressive by any means. In fact, the intrigue appears to be growing slowly despite the number of cosmetics being found on the market these days for men, according to Esquire magazine.
Some men who’ve been seen wearing makeup – primarily eyeliner – are rock stars such as Jared Leto and Billy Joe Armstrong. However, this look isn’t for everyone, and not all men are comfortable adding color around their peepers. That being said, some people are expressing an interest in getting rid of common problems such as dry skin after a night out drinking.
It might be years before men start wearing moisturizer and concealer, but until then, there are plenty of cosmetics on the market for women who want to indulge in luxurious beauty regimens! Like men, some women simply want to hide their faces a bit after a rough night out. NBC News claims that this can easily be done by using an eye serum to decrease puffiness and using an illuminating cream to restore your complexion.
One woman who knows how to entertain on many levels is Zooey Deschanel. When she isn’t singing in her band, She & Him, she’s starring on her hit show, “New Girl.” Recently, Deschanel was at the screening of “New Girl” in Hollywood alongside her other cast members. As usual, the actress and singer wowed the crowd with her chic ensemble and beautiful makeup.
Deschanel wore a plaid skirt and a simple black blouse, but it was fitting for the acoustic singer, who tends to play it casual on and off camera. She allowed her natural beauty to speak for itself, wearing makeup on her pout and peepers to accentuate her best features.
The actress opted for black mascara to give her lashes some much needed volume. A black eyeliner around the rims of her eyes gave her a more dramatic appearance fit for the formal occasion. On her lips, Deschanel chose to wear a mauve lipstick that stood out in contrast to her skin tone.
If you want to wear a bold lipstick, you don’t have to be attending a red carpet event! The Huffington Post recommends trying out a few different shades to find which one works best with your skin tone, then buying a lip liner to keep it all in place.
Renowned for her roles on a wide variety of television shows, Nina Dobrev has made her mark on Hollywood early in her young career. Her celebrity status recently earned her a ticket to the red carpet world premiere of “The Great Gatsby,” where she showed off her natural beauty.
Dobrev chose to wear a black dress with a gold glitter pattern on the front to add some flair to her overall look. However, it was her makeup that truly stole the show, complementing her ensemble and accentuating the highlights of her stunning face.
The actress opted to go with dark black eyeliner around her peepers and opted for smoky eyeshadow on her lids. On her cheeks, she had a hint of pink blush and rounded off the look with a neutral lipstick on her pout.
If you want to try a smoky eye look like Dobrev, InStyle magazine recommends using a medium-sized eyeshadow brush to blend accordingly. Then, don’t skimp on the mascara as you add volume and drama to your lashes. If you want to lighten the look, use a shimmery silver eyeshadow on the inner corners of your peepers.
Just because you haven’t had the opportunity to catch some rays doesn’t mean you can’t have a little color on your skin! Allure magazine claims that models on runways around the world have been flaunting bronze looks this spring, and there’s no reason why you can’t do so as well.
If you’re interested in adding some color, think about incorporating a drop or two of liquid or cream bronzer into your foundation before application. The Gloss, a makeup and beauty advice site, claims that this can be an easy way to get the look you desire.
Lucky enough to have a natural tan? This means you don’t have to go to too much trouble to enhance the color already in your skin! In this instance, consider applying a shimmery powder to simply accentuate your existing tan instead of using bronzer.
Finally, don’t be afraid to bring some bright-colored makeup into the mix after you apply bronzer. Allure magazine states that peach or pink blush on the apples of your cheeks can make your appearance seem more natural and give you an “I just went to the beach” look.
You might already have plenty of BABOR cosmetics and True makeup to keep your skin looking beautiful, but what about your nails? Just because you don’t spend most of your days looking down at your fingers doesn’t mean that they don’t deserve some TLC! In fact, nail art is becoming incredibly popular as 2013 rolls on.
One trend that’s already been seen on runways this year is shiny manicures, according to Glamour magazine. This means opting for a simple nail polish to show off your tips in addition to giving it some pizzazz with a flashy top coat. If you don’t want to go crazy with your nails, this might be just the style for you.
Other notable trends that are popping up include rhinestones and detailed graphics, according to the Lawrence Journal-World. Everyone from teens to soccer moms are asking for these types of manicures to transform their nails into accessories.
If you want to go glam with your nails this season, just remember to take care of your nails along the way. Give them a break from nail polish and let them breathe once in a while. Treat your cuticles with moisturizer to keep them in tip-top shape.
Pastel hues are synonymous with spring, but they aren’t all about being cutesy and tranquil. These days, Allure magazine reports that more people are opting for edgy pastels for everything from their clothing to makeup. That being said, what exactly are “power pastels” and how can you wear them without looking too bold?
“Power pastels” can be simply defined as bright shades such as cotton candy pink and mint green that have an ample amount of pigment. Gone are the days when ladies played it safe with baby blue and girly pink for their ensembles! More importantly, these colors are showing up in makeup as well. Models and celebrities are being seen with vivid pastels on their lids as they pose for the public.
If you want to take advantage of this trend, Harper’s Bazaar magazine recommends opting for shades such as lavender and rose as you revamp your makeup collection. Focusing on one area of your face, such as your pout, is a good idea if you’re too nervous to go bold with color around your entire face. Play around with different shades of lipstick until you find one that complements your skin tone.
You might have the perfect spring makeup to commemorate the changing seasons, but what about your nails? As trends in cosmetics change, so do nail styles! One that’s becoming popular is embellished nails, according to Grazia Daily magazine. Gone are the days when nail art reigned supreme – today’s fingers are all meant to be shocking and edgy.
If you don’t want to be left behind, there are a few ways you can take advantage of the trend. Marie Claire magazine recommends using unique decorative accents such as foil – yes, foil – to jazz up your nails. These can easily be applied by a professional to give you a glamorous manicure for spring 2013.
Not into the idea of utilizing unusual materials? Style Bistro claims that more celebrities are opting for original art on their nails to make a memorable impression. This means more than just a small, cutesy flower on your pinky nail. These days, it’s all about creating masterpieces on each nail to wow the crowd.
If you want to keep it simple and avoid drawing too much attention, you can always opt for a nude nail polish for your fingers, which is still a hot trend this season.
Babydoll eyelashes have been seen on everyone from models to Hollywood celebrities, and they continue to grow in popularity as spring rolls on. If you’re interested in achieving this beautiful look, you don’t have to be naturally blessed with long lashes! All you need is the proper eye makeup to enhance your appearance and give your peepers a boost.
First, make sure you have a long-lasting, volumizing mascara on hand to give your lashes some much-needed TLC. If you’re afraid of black being too dramatic for the occasion, opt for brown instead for a more casual appearance.
Next, put your lash curler to work. Spend at least 30 seconds crimping the lashes of each eye to give them flawless curves that draw attention to your face. Then, apply a lash primer to prep them for additional makeup and help them hold their curls.
Finally, take your time while applying your mascara. Daily Makeover recommends waiting a few seconds in between adding coats to prevent a goopy look. In the end, you’ll have long, voluptuous lashes. Whether you’re heading out for a night on the town or you’re simply going to work, there’s never a bad time to flaunt babydoll lashes.
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